Just Give Me 10 Days - Round 51

tlgale · September 2018

Happy to be in for another round! Thank you so much for keeping these up and going, its the best challenge on MFP

Round 48: SW 257.4 EW 253.8 (-3.6)
Round 49: SW 253.8 EW 257.2 (+3.4)
Round 50: SW 257.2 EW 255.8 (-1.4)

Day/Weight/Comment
8/26 - 257.2...forgot to weigh this morning when I first got up.
8/27 - 257.2...bad food choices, no exercise and another late weigh in.
8/28 - 257.2...I really need to get my head back into this and re-find my motivation. Went for a walk yesterday but had take out for lunch and supper so I was still way over on calories. And I haven't been drinking nearly enough water..I keep choosing diet pop instead

8/29 - 257.2...did a little better yesterday. Still went over calories but not by nearly as much..stayed well under maintenance. No water yesterday at all, so I'm starting today with a huge glass, staying away from the diet soda and hoping I can finally get back on track and stay there.
8/30 - 256.2...100 oz of water and 3 walks yesterday. Went over calories but was still under maintenance.
8/31 - 255.4...100 oz of water and 2 walks. Ate within calories, well the exercise ones too. I haven't been to the gym in 2 weeks but plan to start back tonight.
9/01...forgot to weigh this morning. My son decided 3:30 was a good time to get up for the day

and now my whole day is off.
9/02 - 255.4...had some high sodium food yesterday and only 75 oz of water. Would have stayed under calories but a friend asked me to go for ice cream last night..it was yummy though!
9/03
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allison8668 · September 2018

SW: 255, Aug 2014
Ht: 5’7”
CW: 162
GW: 135

Round 43 - No loss
Round 44 - 3 lb loss
Round 45 - 1 lb loss
Round 46 - No loss
Round 47 - 1 lb loss
Round 48 - No loss
Round 49 - 3 lb loss
Round 50 - No loss

Round 51
8/26 : 162
8/27 : 162
8/28 : 162
8/29 : 162 I’d like to squeeze one more pound out of me for August

8/30 : 162 Starting a more structured diet plan

8/31 : 162 Starting that structured plan on TUESDAY

9/01 : 162 No access to scale
9/02 : 162 No access to scale
9/03 :
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TonyB0588 · September 2018

Male - 5' 10" - 52 years old \ Original Start Weight 182 lbs in May 2016 \ Goal Weight 165 lbs

Late Start - February 2nd - 168 lbs End of Round - February 7th - 168.8 lbs
Round 31
Start Round - 02/07 - 168.8 End of Round - 02/16 - 167
Round 32 - My 3rd Round
Start Round - 02/17 - 167.4 End of Round - 02/26 - 167.2
Round 33 - My 4th Round
Start Round - 2/27 - 168 End of Round - 3/8 - 167
Round 34 - My 5th Round
Start Round - 3/9 - 168 End of Round - 3/18 - 166.6
Round 35 - My 6th Round
Start Round 3/19 - 168.4 End of Round 3/28 - 166
Round 36 - My 7th Round
Start Round 3/29 - 166.6 End of Round 4/7 - 167.8
Round 37 - My 8th Round
Start Round 4/8 - 167.2 End of Round 4/17 - 167.2
Round 38 - My 9th Round
Start Round 4/18 - 167.8 End of Round 4/27 - 167.2
Round 39 - My 10th Round
Start Round 4/28 - 167.6 End Round 5/07 - 169.4
Round 40 - My 11th Round
Start Round 5/08 - 169.6 End Round 5/17 - 167.6
Round 41 - My 12th Round
Start Round 5/18 - 168.6 End Round 5/27 - 167.6
Round 42 - My 13th Round
Start Round 5/28 - 168.6 End Round 6/06 - 166.8
Round 43 - My 14th Round
Start Round 6/07 - 166.6 End Round 6/16 - 168.4
Round 44 - My 15th Round
Start Round 6/17 - 169 End Round 6/26 - 168.8
Round 45 - My 16th Round
Start Round 6/27 - 169 End round 7/06 - 168.4
Round 46 - My 17th Round
Start Round 7/07: - 169.4 End Round 7/16: - 169.0
Round 47 - My 18th Round
Start Round 7/17 - 170 End Round 7/26 - 169.4
Round 48 - My 19th Round
Start Round 7/27 - 169.6 End Round 8/05 - 170.4
Round 49 - My 20th Round
Start Round 8/06 - 170.2 End Round 8/15 - 170.2
Round 50 - My 21st Round
Start Round 8/16 - 169.8 End Round 8/25 - 169.4
Round 51 - My 22nd Round
Day/Weight/Comment
8/26 - 168.8 Garden and beach yesterday
8/27
8/28 - 170.2
8/29 - 169.0 Treadmill 30 minutes last night
8/30 - 168.4
8/31 - 168.8
9/01 - 168.4
9/02 - 168.8
9/03
9/04

fraukazi · September 2018

Day/Weight/Comment
8/26 no scale and travel day
8/27 73.5kg
8/28 72kg
8/29 72kg
8/30 72.5kg
8/31 73kg
9/01 72.5kg

9/02 72.2ish not quite on 72 yet, but less than 72.5 for sure.
Started the day right with homebyoga practice. Then reorganised our shed, including moving heavy tiles and started going for a run, but ended up just walking as my legs were too heavy. Today, I've already been to a boxing class and will go for a walk again later to get my steps in (and time away from the MIL).
NSV: I've been over eating/drinking Fri and Sat, but I logged it and didn't let it derail the plan completely

SheilaBoneham · September 2018

I'm focusing again this round on following the anti-inflammatory diet I started a couple of weeks ago, with daily walks and meditation.

Goals:
Food ~~ 1430 calories max; P 15-25%, C 35-50%, F 25-35%; anti-inflammatory diet.
Exercise: 60 minutes/day of walking/swimming + daily stretching.
Weight ~~ maintain or lose slowly.

UGW - ~135-140
HSW - 218.2 (Feb. 2015)
OSW - 151.8 (Aug. 31, 2016)
Goal for 2018 - 140 (slowly, slowly...)

Weight on 2/2015 - 218.2
Lost 75#, regained 12 (to 156) on metabolism reset 11/16-6/17. FIrst round (R15) Aug. 2017.

R15 end weight 151.2
R16 end weight 151.4 (+.2)
R17 end weight 151 (-.4)
R18 end weight 150.4 (-.6)
R19 end weight 149.6 (-.8)
R20 end weight 149.3 (-.3)
R21 end weight 149 (-.3)
R22 end weight 148 (-1)
R23 end weight 148.4 (+.4)
R24 end weight 149 (+.6)
R25 end weight 148.4 (-.6)
R26 end weight 149.2 (+.8)
R27 end weight 149 (-.2)
R28 end weight 146.8 (-2.2)
R29 end weight 146.8 (+/-0)
R30 end weight 146.8 (+/-0); ave net calories 1411
R31 end weight 146.8 (+/-0); ave net calories 1385
R32 end weight unknown - traveling, no scale - ave net calories 1468
R33 end weight 149.1 (+2.3); ave calories 1471 (after traveling/eating out for 3 weeks!)
R34 end weight 149 (-.1); ave calories 1577
R35 end weight 149.4 (+.4); ave calories 1592
R36 end weight 149.6 (+.2); ave calories 1650
R37 end weight 151 (+1.4); ave calories 1703 (154 over estimated TDEE, so no surprise I've gained)
R38 end weight 149.8 (-1.2); averages-- calories 1420; carbs ~48%; protein ~21% ; fat ~31%
R39 end weight 149.8 (+/-0); averages -- calories 1753.5; carbs ~47%; protein ~20%; fat ~33%
R40 end weight 150 (+.2); averages coming later
R41 end weight 150.8 (+.8); 10-day ave 1792
R42 end weight 149.8 (-1); 10-day ave 1432
R43 end weight 150.6 (+.8): 10-day ave 1406
R44 end weight 148.8 (-1.8); 10-day ave 1430
R45 end weight 147.6 (-1.2); 10-day ave 1338
R46 end weight 148.8 (+.8); 10-day ave 1437
R47 end weight 147.8 (-1); 10-day ave 1449
R48 end weight 146.8 (-1); 10-day ave 1378
R49 end weight 144.2 (-2.6); 10-day ave 1174

R50 end weight 142.2 (-2); 10-day ave 1200

Day/Weight/Calories Day Before/10-day calorie ave/Comment

8/26 - 142.2
I hate using the iPad app for this but wifi is out. Twice I've hit Done instead of Post. Aaaaagh!

8/27 - 142.2 - 1187 - 10-day ave 1240
Steady as she goes. I had a nice walk along the river last evening despite the high humidity after several rainy days. Planning more of the same tonight.

8/28 - 142 - 1224 - 10-day ave 1219
Another clear, hot day here. I'm looking forward to lunch with a friend I haven't seen in 10 years, and another walk along the river this evening. Happy hump day!

8/29 - 141.8 - 988 - 10-day average 1199
Yesterday was a salad day and I filled up so much on veggies, fruit, and protein that I just couldn't eat any more. I figure the low calories won't hurt short term, and I'm pretty excited to be less than 2 pounds from my goal for the year. This is uncharted territory!

8/30 - 141.8 - 1081 - 10-day ave 1172
I'm going to aim for a few more calories today - not crazy about going so low, although I'm filling up just fine at meals. But I know this isn't a good idea for very long. OTOH, I'm feeling itchy now to drop the last 1.8 - still can't believe I'm within spitting distance of my goal!

8/31 - 141.4 - 1218 - 10-day ave 1153
I'm feeling really good today - very little pain - so hoping to work in my poor, neglected garden a bit and to do some organizing in my home office -- I haven't been able to do that effectively due to pain bending. I'm not "fixed" yet, but I do feel the anti-inflammatory diet + B12 boost + occasional NSAID is making a big difference. And my ticker this morning makes me smile! Have a lovely weekend, all!

9/01 - 141.2 - 1246 - 10-day ave 1168
I went for a lovely walk last evening and then spent about 45 minutes reading in the county extension office's gorgeous garden, created and maintained by the local Master Gardeners. I like to walk and dream there of my own garden in a year or two (our new yard is a blank slate) and to occupy one of the benches or chair & table set ups to read or meditate. Beautiful place. Here's a glimpse. Take yourself to a beautiful place, alone, and fill yourself up.

9/02 - 141 - 1215 - 10-day ave 1185
My BMI just hit "Normal" at 24.9! WOOHOO! That said, BMI is not really a good measure of healthy weight, especially for people in the second half of their first century. But still! My doctor can now take that "health risk" off my chart, thank you very much.

One to go to hit my current target. Who knew an anti-inflammatory diet would take those last 10 pounds off? And it seems to be working on other levels, too, as I'm much less achy. That's it -- breakfast time! Have a lovely Sunday, all.

9/03
9/04

Sweetzyd · September 2018

Round 47- SW 175 EW 170 (-5lbs)
Round 48- SW 170 EW 166 (-4lbs)
Round 49- SW 167 EW 165 (-2lbs)
Round 50- SW 165 EW 163 (-2lbs)

5'4
RGW 160
UGW 140

Round 51 (My 5th round)
8/26 162 woohoo! Going to try and be good today, another birthday celebration. We are having taco salad and I know there will be cake!
8/27 161 yayy! I ate under my goal yesterday, but I skipped dinner since I had a big lunch I wasnt hungry.
8/28 161

8/29 161 still doing well not going over my calorie range, but having more days where I'm not eating enough and I can't close out my diary. Going to try and get to the grocery store today to get some more fruits/veggies, so I can snack on those on days when I need the extra calories. I'm happy that I'm getting full quicker though, that's a plus. A couple months ago I wanted to eat everything in the house!
8/30 160.5 We were invited to a friends house for swimming and dinner today, so this number might go up tomorrow.The husband makes the BEST wine. I'm sure I'll be having a glass or two. Gonna try and get a good workout in today.
8/31 161 expected a little gain, had 2 generous glasses of wine last night and dessert. It's ok though, I'll take it. I still expect to meet my goal of another pound this round 😊
9/01 160.5 come on 150's! Super proud I of myself and that I haven't given up!
9/02 160 😊. Got a good walk in yesterday before it got too humid out, and did zumba. The past several days I've been exhausted, more so than normal. Have thought about increasing my calories a little. I am currently not taking any vitamins because they have always made me sick, but I may have to try them again.
9/03
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hammycakes · September 2018

Been on a steady trend of gaining since January. Overall I think I've gained about 12 lbs. gotta catch it before it sticks. Looking forward to a productive week, off to do some meal planning.

Day/Weight/Comment
8/26 no data
8/27 no data
8/28 185.4 Lifted this AM and then ran/walked a mile. Date night tonight.. trying to figure out a good meal to stay within my calories feels challenging. Drinking a big glass of water before we go. Trying not to focus on the number, just getting in the groove of checking in.

8/29 185.8 Date night didn't happen due to kiddo getting injured during dance class

so we ate healthy and had a couple of cocktails after she went to bed. Calorie-wise ended up being better I suppose. Getting ready to plan my food for the day. Ready to see a good downward trend get started!

8/30 185.8 A bit surprised the scale isn't budging still. Maybe tomorrow. Last night I wanted to have a cocktail but didn't, had a 1/2 a protein shake instead. Still stayed w/in my calories. Food is planned for today. Now just to stick to it, and drink my water as well!

8/31 185.0 trend line not budging. ho hum.

9/01: 184.6 happy september. I have a goal to lose 9.6 lbs this month.. and a plan to do it as well. My trend line showed green today after 5 days in the red, so I'm happy about that.

9/02 185.8 Well back where I started. We went out for Mexican dinner last night, and I only ate half my food and 7 chips! But I'm thinking it was really salty, combined with a Saturday night drink or two. Drinking water today and hoping for a drop tomorrow.

9/03
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dakotasmommy22 · September 2018

26: 291.4
8/27: 293.4 we ate at a hibachi grill for munchkin's birthday.
8/28: 293.0 uhhhhhhh shouldnt sodium be gone? Hmm.
8/29: 292.6 grrrr. We've been laying new flooring and ripping up carpet since Monday and I'm so sore.
8/30: 293.6 more carpet ripping. I'm gonna say it's just the soreness/swelling causing me to hold on to water.
8:31: 293.2
9/01: 294.6
9/02: 293.6
9/03:
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DebCountsAll · September 2018

Start Date: 1/16/2018
Start Weight: 295
First Goal: Back away from 300!!! Accomplished
Next Goal: 263 Accomplished
Next Goal: 233

First Celebration Goal, No longer obese: 196
Second Celebration Goal, No longer overweight: 163
Ultimate Goal: Approx 150, but with muscles, and active with hiking, kayak, and all manner of outdoors.
R 29 End Weight: 285.4
R30 End Weight: 286.4
R31 End Weight: 277.8
R32 End Weight: 274.6
R33 End Weight: 271.6
R34 End Weight: 268.2
R35 End Weight: 267.0
R36 End Weight: 263.8
R37 End Weight: 262.4
R38 End Weight: 260.2
R39 End Weight: 259.0
R40 End Weight: 255.2
R41 End Weight: 256.0
R42 End Weight: 254.4
R43 End Weight: 254.4
R44 End Weight: 251.2
R45 End Weight: 252.4
R46 End Weight: 251.0
R47 End Weight: 245.4
R48 End Weight: On travel.
R49 End Weight: 248.8
R50 End Weight: 246.8

Day/Weight/Comment
8/26 / 246.6 /
8/27 / 246.6 /
8/28 / 246.6 / Ugh.
8/29 / Forgot to weigh.
8/30 / 245.6 /
8/31 / 244.0 /
9/01 / 243.6 / I am so happy about this round. I know enough now to understand that a caloric deficit will win out in the end.
9/02 / 245.0 / This was at 3 am, when I got up to take friends to the airport. I have noticed a lack of sleep correlation.
9/03 /
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SamanthaRonnie · September 2018

Hello ladies and gents. First time doing a challenge. I’ve been off and on MFP for years but hopefully will be around a while this time. Hoping this challenge will keep me accountable! I like the small timeframe, seems doable!
Goal weight is 150lbs
8/26 215.2
8/27 214.8
8/28 215.2
8/29 215.0 ugh talk about slow and steady
8/30 I have to work at 4am. Didn’t weigh in.
8/31 214.0
9/01 214.8 Anyone ever feel like they can’t trust their scale? I have to step on three times just to get a accurate reading

9/02 214.8
9/03
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braewe · September 2018

Missed posting yesterday, and I was so happy to see one more pound off.
sw at the beginning 245
sw rd 50 234
sw rd 51 231
26-Aug 231
27-Aug 230
28-Aug 230
29-Aug 230
30-Aug 230
31-Aug 230
1-Sep 229
2-Sep 229
3-Sep
4-Sep

I have been rounding up but I think I'm going to just start putting in what it actually says. Like I know the second to last 230 it kept flickering from 229 to 230 then the next day was a solid 230 but today flickered 228 before settling into 229. I guess at least the flickering is showing me a trend in the right direction!

fit_chickx · September 2018

Female age 49 5"5" Goal to lose some weight before a run Sept 22nd. Thank you @GrandmaJackie for this challenge.

Give me 10 days round 50 - Starting weight 137 End of challenge weight 133
Give me 10 days round 51 -

8/26 Happy Sunday all!
Today – 133 pounds. I’m taking advantage of this beautiful day with less smoke in the air. Going for a walk with a friend on the green belt. Nice scenery. Squeezing in yard work. Glad to be outside again.
8/27 Still holding at 133 pounds. Hoping this will break soon. Back at the gym. Tonight.
8/28 today -133 pounds. Hour run last night. Keep pushing with heathy food and working out today
8/29 today – 133 – no gym
8/30 today 135 not great food choices. Back to the gym
8/31 today ugh 136. Ran hills for an hour last night. Getting my food on track. Gym tonight.
9/01 Today 135 Ran hills again felt fantastic. Party with friends last night. Alcohol and good food. I need to find my discipline.
9/02 Today 135 – Gym again. I usually use the weekends for rest days. Not this week.
9/03
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Snowflake1968 · September 2018

I am a 49 year old 5'4" woman. I am trying to get healthier to avoid diabetes and all of the problems that come from being overweight.

10th Round
Round 40 - SW - 193.2 EW - 190.2
Round 41 - SW - 190.4 EW - 190
Round 42 - SW - 187.8 EW - 188.2
Round 43 - SW - 188.2 EW - 188
Round 44 - SW - 188 EW - 187.6
Round 45 - SW - 187.6 EW - 186.6
Round 46 - SW - 186.6 - EW - 186.6
Round 47 - SW - 186.6 - EW - 183.2
Round 48 - SW - 183.2 - EW - 185.4
Round 49 - SW - 185.4 - EW - 183.0
Round 50 - SW - 182.6 - EW - 183.0

Start Weight Feb 2018 - 202
Goal Weight July 2019 - 140

Day/Weight/Comment
8/26 - 182.8 I always drop the day after the challenge ends lol
8/27 - 183.4 not a good day yesterday
8/28 - 181.6 - This is a nice surprise this morning.
8/29 - 182.6 - Way too much sodium yesterday, will be better today
8/30 - 182.8 - No real exercise yesterday, ate within goal though
8/31 - 182.6 - Over on calories yesterday, no time for exercise.
9/01 - 180.6 - woohoo! This was nice to see this morning. I do measurements on the 1st of each month and this morning was a bit disappointing. Only 2 inches lost overall and nothing in my waist again.
9/02 - 182.2 - ugh
9/03
9/04

susiemcmac · September 2018

In it for Round 4
49 year old female - 5'7" from the Midwest

OW: 200.4
Round 1: -3
Round 2: - 2.8
Round 3: -.4
SW: 191.6
RGW: 190.5
UGW: 165

Day/Weight/Comment
8/26 - 190.8 - phew!
8/27 - 191.6 - not bad coming off the weekend
8/28 - 190.6 - after a dinner of sushi! I thought for sure the sodium was going to retain the water.
8/29 - 189.8 - woo hoo!
8/30 - 190.4 - and back into the 90s
8/31 - 190.4 - holding steady
9/01 - 190.4 - well it's not going up!
9/02 - 190.4 - holding steady through the weekend
9/03
9/04

1991court · September 2018

Current weight: 214.8
51 Goal Weight: 212.0
UGW: 130ish

Round 48: SW 221.2 EW 217.6 (-3.6)
Round 49: SW 218.4 EW 216.4 (-2.0)
Round 50: SW 216.2 EW 214.8 (-1.8)

Day/Weight/Comment
8/26 214.2 That's is awesome, still surprising since last week I struggled a lot!
8/27 214.6 Every time I exercise the next day my weight is always up.
8/28 215.0 Here we go again, wrong way. Ugh
8/29 215.0 I am tired and annoyed with this number.
8/30 215.4 UGHHHH
8/31 214.8 Still frustrating but better.
9/01 215.4 Didn't share yesterday was irritated, logged what I ate but didn't care.
9/02 214.6 I swear my weightloss makes no sense!
9/03
9/04

savvyrose88 · September 2018

Round 51:
SW- 182.6
GW (for the round) - 180

Disclaimer: I had open heart surgery at the end of June this year, so my only exercise right now is counting my steps at work

Day/Weight/Comment
8/26 - 182.6
8/27 - Did not weigh
8/28 - 185 - I did not watch what I ate over the weekend! And I weighed at night (which is not like me at all)
8/29 - Did not weigh
8/30 - 183.8 - I am happy to see that it has come down.
8/31 - 184.0 - And it goes back up. But that’s okay. I did give into my coke temptation.
9/01 - 183.4 - Made some healthy choices yesterday after I had my coke and it paid off!!! So happy to see a smaller number today

9/02 - 182.0 - So happy to see my choices from Friday and yesterday are paying off!!!
9/03
9/04

allmannerofthings · September 2018

HSW 229.4
R40 SW 199.4 R41 SW 197.6 -1.8 R42 SW 194.4 -3.2 (-5)

R43 SW 194.2 -0.2 (-5.2)
R44 SW 189.8 -4.4 (-9.6) R45 SW 190.4 +0.6 (-9) R46 SW 187.2 -3.2 (-12.2) R48 SW 185.4 -0.4 (-14.2)
R49 SW 183.4 -2 (-16.2) R50 SW 181.2 -2.2 (-18.4)

R51 SW 181.8 +0.6 (-17.8)

Lots of special events coming up this week. A champagne breakfast for a friend tomorrow, Monday a retirement reception for our beloved pediatrician, Wednesday a goodbye lunch for our summer staff who are leaving to go back to school (Ethiopian food - tracking that will be a challenge). Also on Wednesday our wedding anniversary dinner 32 years!

, and on Thursday an end of summer (

) BBQ. I am hoping for maintenance this round.

8/26 181 Yay! Nice start for the round.
8/27 180.4

First special event successfully navigated! Followed by a long walk with my son in the evening.
8/28 180.4

Second special event successfully navigated, Sparkling water to drink and one mini lemon tart. Was able to stop at one!! Gonna treat myself to a mani-pedi this evening in anticipation of my anniversary.
8/29 180.2 So close to a new decade - but not likely to get there today. Dinner may not happen as hubby is not feeling well, but lunch with students is on.
8/30 181.8 Not bad at all, lunch and diner were delicious. back on track and starting today with a workout.
8/31 179.8 !!!! I suspect its too good to be true - but I am thrilled. That is within spitting distance of my pre-baby weight (He's almost 22) Good motivation to stay on the straight and narrow over the long weekend.
9/01 180.4
9/02 179

Didn't get a chance to check in here yesterday. Spend the day with my son at FanExpo. I was exhausted at the end of it. Lots of walking and no temptations to overeat - the lineups for food were way too long. And my son got a pic with teh voice actors from one of his favourite shows.
9/03
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denswrex · September 2018

Female, Age 51 5'6"
My 10th round
GW 140ish not tied to the number
Round 51

original SW 171
43 SW 168 (-2.4)
44 SW 165.6 (-2.2)
45 SW 163.4 (-3.2)
46 SW 160.2 (+.2)
47 SW 160.4 (-2.6)
48 SW 157.8 (-.2)
49 SW 157.6 (-1.4)
50 SW 155.2 (-.4)
51 SW 154.8

Goals for this round:
*weight goal for this round 152.X
*log every day
*5/7 days of intentional exercise
*eliminate emotional eating

Day/Weight/Comment
8/26 154.8 Impromptu much needed date night last night, adult beverages and fried appetizers but so worth it. Last round was difficult, although I did pull it together at the end. My plan for this next 10 days is to continue my 5/7 days of exercise, log everything (some nights when I go off the rails I don't log) and get to152 for this round. My weight loss has slowed, but that is a direct result of my actions. Just remembering its a long game, not a sprint, and slow loss is still good because it is giving me more time to truly ingrain the habits and the lifestyle that will make this loss sustainable for the long haul.
8/27 WEIGH IN DAY 155.2 Hmmm...Too much snacking and not enough moving. Ate at maintenance yesterday. Today is Monday, a new week. I have had 2 rounds of stagnancy, this means that if I get a hold of my sticktoitiveness I can reach my 152.xx goal without much crying!
Time to refocus on why I am doing this.

1. I want to feel good about my body
2. Hard is good.
3. I like to work towards a goal.
4. I am setting an example for my family
5. This is the only body I get, and I want to take care of it
6. I really want to reach my goal and take an impromptu trip to Maui as a reward! (...though I may not be able to leave my puppy...he's so attached to me and I to him!)

8/28 154.2 Good day yesterday eating, walking, and overall. Just piping in that it really helps me to read everyone's successes and challenges. We seem to go in waves...
8/29 154.8 It appears I am stuck hovering here since the beginning of round 50. I know I have not been as diligent as when I started the challenge at keeping my calories low, but I have not gone over excessively. My weight did hold here at 155-157 for several years, so maybe it's my comfort weight? Slightly chubby but not too bad? I know I need to step up the exercise so I can see inch results, and I have to a degree, but have been putting off the next level. I will take measurements later and see if there is any change there since my weight loss has slowed to .5 lb a week.
8/30 154.2 Good walk, hills, eating within range. Really hoping to see a bigger drop soon...bbq Saturday at my house with lots of food, stressful for me must remember to stay calm and not stuff my face.
8/31 153.8 Good day yesterday, walked hills, spa day with my daughter, trip to Asian market to get some goodies.
9/01 154.6 Stress triggered carb loading. I get anxiety about entertaining. I have lots of tools to deal with it, but sometimes I think I just want to be upset. Not sure if this is hormonal or what. I went through a period of being okay with everything, I thought I had life and the secrets all figured out, but then I discovered that this was not true. Life brought me a lot of challenges and tests, this year especially, and sometimes I feel lost again, though I have so so so much to be appreciative and grateful for.

9/02 152.8 Survived the BBQ. What really worked for me was to fast. It helped my anxiety and also eliminated alcohol and mindless eating. I had one egg in the morning, then throughout the party I just drank pellegrino, and then had a small dinner when everyone left. It was *mostly* stress and anxiety free, plus I lost instead of gained! This is the first time I have done this intentionally as a tool and it really helped me. I think I will also do this next week at another party we are invited to. I have tried using moderation, but that is so much harder than abstinence when I am in a stressful situation. Today is cleanup and a nice long walk with my neglected pups, light eating to keep this trend! ***Thank you for all the ((hugs)) yesterday! It really helps!

9/03 WEIGH IN DAY
9/04

puttyputty · September 2018

So busy!

Woman, Age 47, 5'6", Celiac disease
OSW: 252

Round 32: SW 240.6; EW 241.6 (+1.0), Ave 241.92
Round 33: SW 241.6; EW 238.2 (-3.4), Ave 239.84 (-2.08)
Round 34: SW 238.2; EW 237.2 (-1.0), Ave 238.28 (-1.56)
Round 35: SW 237.2--vacation started halfway
Round 36: Late SW 238.8; EW 239--vacation ended halfway
Round 37: SW 238.8; EW 237.4 (-1.4), Ave 238.10
Round 38: SW 237; EW 235.4 (-2), Ave 236.74 (-1.36)
Round 39: SW 234.8; EW 234.2, Ave 235.06 (-1.68)
Round 40: SW 236.4 (late); EW 236, Ave 236.85 (+1.79)
Round 41: SW 236; EW 233, Ave 234.42 (-2.43)
Round 42: SW 232.4; EW 231, Ave 231.4 (-3.02)
Round 43: SW 231; EW 231.2, Ave 231.22 (-0.18)
Round 44: SW 231.2; EW 230, Ave 230.02 (-1.2)
Round 45: SW 230; EW 229.4, Ave 228.26 (-1.76)
Round 46: SW 229.4; EW 228.6, Ave 228.4 (+.14)
Round 47: SW 228.6; EW 223.4, Ave 224.98 (-3.42)
Round 48: SW 223.4; EW 224.4, Ave 224.52 (-0.46)
Round 49 SW 224.4; EW 223.6, Ave 224.66 (+0.14)
Round 50 SW 223.6; EW 224, Ave 224.64 (-.02)

Round 51 SW 224

8/26 / 225.4 / Yoinks!

8/27 / 223.8 / End of TOM means good things.

8/28 / 223.6 / Nice! I ate well yesterday. Today there were fries, which is not a Good Idea.

8/29 / 223.6 / Nice to see my Fry Impropriety didn't hurt anything.

8/30 / 223.4 / I'm a big fan of this sort of gradual decrease. My digestive system is not happy with me right now, which is charming. I hope everyone is having a motivated 10 days!

8/31 / 224.2 / Significant digestive upsets happening over here! My poor husband had oral surgery this morning, so this is going to be a rough day, I predict. But I'm in a good mood and I hope everyone is hanging in there.

9/1 / 221.8 / That was a surprise! I guess I'm no longer retaining quite so much water! It was a bit of a late weigh-in, but I'll take it! That takes me to 30 pounds lost.

9/2 / 221.6 / I had nachos yesterday. I limited the damage but should probably avoid nachos for the most part. Of course, I don't think I have had nachos for about five years, so I guess I have been avoiding them pretty effectively!

beckm2022 · September 2018

bmaison2014

Round 1
MFP Starting weight Jan 2014: 225 lb

8/26
8/27: 204.6. My start date. Off to a good start. 1 hour of exercise, 5 servings of fruits/veggies, 60 oz of water, and under my calorie goal.

8/28: 203.8. I got lots of walking in today and my legs are still sore from yesterday. I didn't drink as much water today and had popcorn and chicken fried steak so I'll probably see an increase in weight when I weigh again tomorrow morning. I was under my calories for today though. I completed my food log at the beginning of the day and substituted foods if I was craving something else.

8/29: 202.2. Another pleasant surprise this morning. My legs are still sore so today I used the stationary bike and did upper body strength training. Under calorie goal again. Tomorrow I probably won't have time to exercise so I really need to watch my calorie intake.

8/30: 202.2. No change. Goal for the day is drink water, stay under calorie goal, and try to exercise a little while even though it's a busy day.

8/31: 204.0. I felt stressed most of the day yesterday. I probably ate more calories than I thought I did. Didn't drink as much water. I didn't exercise. Had 1 beer. Time to get back on track today.

9/01: 202.0. Stay strong this weekend. Don't over do it.

9/02: 202.8. Too many sweets yesterday. Went grocery shopping yesterday and am able to plan meals and snacks to stay with calorie goal.

9/03
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Just Give Me 10 Days - Round 51

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